St Olave's School, York
| Motto | Super Antiquas Vias |
|---|---|
| Established | 627 |
| Type | Preparatory day and boarding |
| Headmaster | Andy Falconer |
| Founder | St. Paulinus of York |
| Location |
York North Yorkshire YO30 6AB England Coordinates: 53°57′52″N 1°05′37″W / 53.964549°N 1.093492°W |
| Local authority | City of York Council |
| DfE number | 816/6002 |
| Students | c. 600 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 7–13 |
| Houses |
Wentworth (co-ed boarding) Ainsty(day house) Alcuin (day house) Elmet(day house) Fairfax (day house) York (day house) |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Website | St Olave's |
St Olave's School is the junior school to St Peter's School, a co-educational independent boarding and day school located in the English City of York, with extensive grounds on the banks of the River Ouse. Founded by St Paulinus of York in 627 it is one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom.
History
The main senior school, St Peter's was founded in the English City of York by St Paulinus of York in the year 627.
Structure
The school offers a continuity of education from the Clifton Pre-preparatory School (ages 3–8), to St Olave’s School (ages 8–13) and through to St Peter's School (ages 13–18) where there is also a successful Sixth Form.
Campus
St Olave's is located on the Lower Campus of the School, closer to the banks of the River Ouse than the senior school which runs along the main road of Bootham in the centre of York.
Master
The head of St Olave's is referred to as the school Master, whilst the head of senior school St Peter's is referred to as the Head Master.
The Master of St Olave's is Andy Falconer.
External links
- School Website
- Profile at the ISC website